Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 2-309
Appointment of second in command
Effective Oct 1, 2019Added as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-310 by Acts 1978, c. 353. Amended by Acts 1984, c. 255; Acts 1993, c. 264. Renumbered as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-309 by Acts 2019, c. 196, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.State of Maryland
- (a) The sheriff of Baltimore City and each county may appoint, from time to time, from among his deputies a second in command. On the death, disqualification, or resignation of the sheriff or in the event the sheriff is convicted of a felony, the second in command shall succeed to all the powers, duties, responsibilities, and obligations of the sheriff until a successor has been appointed by the Governor.
- (b) Immediately upon assuming the powers of the sheriff, the second in command shall file a bond with the State Comptroller, in the same penalty and on the same conditions as that required of the sheriff.
Added as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-310 by Acts 1978, c. 353. Amended by Acts 1984, c. 255; Acts 1993, c. 264. Renumbered as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2-309 by Acts 2019, c. 196, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.